/oˈpwesto/
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Translation
opposite, contrary
Word origin
From Latin oppositus, the past participle of opponere ('to set against'), from ob ('against') plus ponere ('to place'). The same root gives English 'opposite' and 'opponent'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- oppositus
- English cognates
- opposite, opponent
Grammar
Feminineopuesta
Masc pluralopuestos
Fem pluralopuestas
Examples
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We live on the opposite side of the street.
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They have completely opposing opinions.
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The car turned in the opposite direction.
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My brother and I are opposites in everything.
¿ ?
Why do you always do the opposite of what I ask?
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